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Cobram Courier

Location

Cobram, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1953

Page

2

Enquiry Sought Into Transport by L C P Candidate

L C P candidate calls for Royal Commission to probe Victoria transport system and railways governance. He cites ARU influence and government actions on road transport, pledging reform of the Transport Regulation Board and opposition to state lotteries. He argues transport underpins commerce and criticizes current administration.

Cahill Australia Communist Party U.S.A Railway Union Stevedoring Union Seamen's Union Transport Union Victoria Mr. Cahill A.R.U Victorian Railways Transport Regulation Board Australian Primary Producers’ Union, Women's Organisation Federated Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Automotive Industries Chamber of Manufacturers

Mr Turnbull in Support of Cahill Candidature

Mr K H Turnbull MLA spoke in support of Cahill s candidacy. He cited Liberal Country Party policy including better roads schooling electricity for rural prosperity and the land as the basis of wealth. He urged retention of local government and rejected adult franchise plus opposed socialism and compulsory union membership. He backed the Wheat Stabilisation Plan of the Menzies Government.

Cahill K. H.turnbull Liberal Country Party Menzies

L Smith Accepts Responsibility for North-Eastern Province Vote

L Smith of Station Street Cobram takes responsibility for all election comment related to the Victorian Legislative Council by election for the North-Eastern Province.

Victorian Legislative Council L. Smith Station Street Cobram

Shepparton and Cobram Carnival Talks Over Two Day Extension

Delegations from Shepparton New Year Carnival Committee and Cobram Carnival committee met last week. Cobram secretary Mr. A Dewan warned that extending Shepparton's carnival to January 1 and another day could force Cobram to cancel. Shepparton officials said no final move to extend had been made and many obstacles remained.

Shepparton New Year Carnival Committee Cobram Carnival Committee A. Dewan Shepparton Committee Cobram Dewan Shepparton W. A. Thompson J. P. Essen Messrs. W. A. Thompson N. Bradley P. Guilfoyle and Coulson

Visit of Queen to Benalla

Benalla and Cobram shire councils discussed the Royal visit at their monthly meeting. An estimated 40 000 people expected with a 165 chain procession route and space for municipal posts. The two region area covers 12 400 square miles and a brochure on procedures was to be distributed. The matter was left pending until Shepparton details emerge.

Benalla Cobram N. H. Jordan Shepparton

Water Seepage from Gutter Hits Cobram Shop Cellar

Mrs C White of Cobram told the Shire Council last week that water from a gutter is seeping into her shop cellar. The seepage followed grader ploughing through a brick gutter during last year’s road work. The engineer suggested delaying until a fine break around September or October. Mrs White will be notified when the work starts.

C. White Cobram Shire Council

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